- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
- Safety
- Worksheets and Reports
- Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Ethics
- Selected Bibliography
- Internet Links
Ethics
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The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) has developed a code of ethics as a guide to the ethical conduct of those working in the field of firearm and toolmark examination. Although it is recognized that individual cases may vary, it is expected that all practitioners serve the interests of justice to the best of their ability at all times. The motives, methods, and actions of the examiner should at all times be above reproach and consistent with proper moral conduct.
The AFTE code of ethics can be viewed from their website at the following link.
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